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EF09 RBV

2009 Ford Ka

Beige Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,315 mi
Last recorded39,315 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 RBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 39,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose And damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 39,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 33,501 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 33,501 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 26,798 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 24,020 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 21,001 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 18,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 15,677 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 15,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 14,279 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 13,961 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 13,707 miles

exhaust back box is corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 12,066 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 10,043 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 8,863 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 8,094 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 6,709 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 5,108 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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EF09 RBV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Beige with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF09 RBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF09 RBV registered?

EF09 RBV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is EF09 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF09 RBV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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